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In reply to the discussion: You know what is hysterical? [View all]RedCappedBandit
(5,514 posts)46. This post and your response preceding it are brilliant
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It's not just about 9/11, it's global, with money flowing through charities and
JaneyVee
Jul 2013
#10
I get it, terrorism is an "idea", but threats of it to the international community
JaneyVee
Jul 2013
#14
I agree, but can't counter-terrorism actually be productive in preventing war?
JaneyVee
Jul 2013
#20
"terrorism practiced by the strong is war; war practiced by the weak is terrorism" - that aphorism,
HardTimes99
Jul 2013
#44
My life has already been effected by terrorism. Not looking forward to it happening again.
JaneyVee
Jul 2013
#16
Then just like Garp, you are that much safer than the rest of us. Quit being a sucker. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#32
Why is it being a sucker to worry about terrorism. I live in NYC and take the trains all the time.
hrmjustin
Jul 2013
#33
Because you are not in any imminent danger. You are far more likely, living in NYC,
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#39
Well I agree it is unlikely and it does not rule my life. I also agree that the fearof terrorism has
hrmjustin
Jul 2013
#40
So is contracting the West Nile Virus. The point is that worrying about it,
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#42
You are 8 times more likely to be killed by a domestic law enforcement officer than
HardTimes99
Jul 2013
#48
Because there are far more imminent and real threats to the average American than terror. If
sabrina 1
Jul 2013
#57
So you dont think our imperialists smacking the hornet's nest with drones bombings is going to be
ErikJ
Jul 2013
#17
No. They are justifiably enraged and have been egregiously harmed, but the bottom line in this case
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#31
And these fuckers are making more money from it than old Phineas could even imagine. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#55
Basic question. Does the "security state" make us safer or less safe from terrorism?
BlueStreak
Jul 2013
#52